Software Engineer, Perception Systems
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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years of software development experience.
- Experience with programming languages.
- Experience with data structures or algorithms.
- Experience with C++ for camera/image processing.
- Experience with Java/Kotlin for apps.
- Knowledge of Python for image processing.
- Knowledge of Video/Audio encoding/decoding.
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Software Engineer, Perception Systems
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
Preferred qualifications:
- 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
- Experience with C++ for camera/image processing/dataset tools.
- Experience with Java/Kotlin for apps used to record, playback, and edit.
- Knowledge of Python (image processing for tools), and Video/Audio encoding /decoding.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The XR-Data team develops the ingest technologies for cameras and sensors for compute-constrained AR/VR/XR devices, and also enables clients to simulate repeatable and editable scenarios within an AR/VR context.
For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Stack perception system for usage of cameras, IMUs and other sensors in Extended Reality (XR) devices, such as glasses, OST, devices.
- Calibrate CLI tools on Linux/Windows for per-device factory, that involve record, playback, and processing of multi-sensor data.
- Optimize performance (time, power, enhancing downstream algorithm efficiency of perception algorithms) of XR systems.
- Build tools and infra for data capture to enhance XR perception algorithms.
- Capture data for XR apps, playback, and editing.
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